Mt. Kailash Yatra by Helicopter

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1 Mt. Kailash (6714m) is the most sacred mountain in Asia. It is believed to be the physical embodiment of the mythical Mt Meru, said to be the center of the universe or navel of the world. Mt. Meru is depicted as a mandala, and its image occurs throughout both Buddhista and Hindu parts of Asia. Mt Kailas is holy to followers of four religions. To Hindus, Kailas is the abode of Shiva and nearby Manasarobar Lake is the means or soul of Brahma. Tibetans call Kailas Kang Rimpoche. Jains worship it as Mt Ashtapada, the peak from which the religion s founder, Rishabanatha, achieved spiritual liberation. Followers of Bon-Po, the ancient pre- Buddhist shamanistic religion of Tibet, revere Kailas as the soul of Tibet. Mt. Kailash has long been an object of worship for four Major religious. For Hindu it is domain of Shiva. It is also the abode of samvara-a multiarmed wrathful deity worshipped in the chakrasamvara Tantric cycle of Tibetrian Buddhism. The joins of India also reverse the mountain as the site at which the first of their saints emancipated. And in the ancient Bon religion of Tibet, Kailash was the secred nine storeys Swastika Mountain, upon which the Banpo founder Shenrab alighted from haven. The 53 Km. Kailash circuit is the holist of all-hindu as well as Buddist pilgrimages and the beacon, which draws most traveller to western Tibet. It is said that a single Parikarma erases the accumulated sins of a lifetime, while 108 cicurmbulation will achieve Salvation. Lake Mansarovar: At an elevation of 4510m, is more important to Hindus than to Buddhists. Hindu pilgrims make an 85km. circuit around Manasarovar that is made longer and more difficult by marshes and complicated stream crossings. The Tibetans, being more pragmatic, often make a circuit of the lake in the winter when the streams are frozen and the route is shorter. Near Manasarovar is another large lake, Rakshas Tal, the Demon Lake that holds far less spiritual significance. Sprawling below Mount Kailash is the sacred lake Manasarovar (4510m), where ritual bath will deliver a pilgrim to brahm s paradise and drink of its water relinquishes the sins of a hundred lifetimes. Duration: 11 days Price: $3000 Group Size: 2 Grade: Moderate

2 Destination: Nepal Activity: Tours Region: Everest Equiment Lists: Recommended equipment list: Trekkers need to provide their own personal clothing and equipment. Some items of equipment are available for hire from us as like Down Jacket Footwear : Well broken-in walking shoes - these must be suitable for snow, thick socks, light socks, camp shoes. Clothing : Down or fiber filled waterproof jacket and trousers, sweater or fleece jacket, underwear, warm and cotton trousers or jeans, shirts and T-shirts, shorts, long underwear, wool hat, sun hat, gloves, bathing suit, track suit. Other equipment: Sleeping bag (5 seasons), lock, day pack, water bottle, sun cream, sunglasses, flashlight with spare bulbs and batteries, lip salve, gaiters. Other items: Insect repellent, toilet articles, diary, toilet roll, laundry soap, wet ones, pocket knife, towel, sewing kit, plasters, binoculars, camera, film, cards and personal medical kit. Itinerary: Day 1: Arrival to Kathmandu afternoon Darshan of Pashupatinath and evening briefing of program overnight at Hotel. Langtang Ri Trekking representative will greet you in an airport and will transfer to Darsan of Pashupatinath. Pashupatinath: Hindu Temple is a very large and complex and focal point for the Hindu religion. This old and very revered complex of buildings and shrines is dedicated to the Lord Shiva, one of the main deities of Hinduism. While Lord Shiva has multiple forms he is often seen as the destroyer. This has great significance for the Pashupatinath temple as it is the site of many Hindi ritual cremations each day. Pashupatinath is considered by Hindus to be an auspicious site for passing from one stage of life to the next through the purifying and destroying flames of cremation. However, on a happier note, visitors may also get to see the temple in a buoyant festival mode with one of the many Hindu festivals celebrated here through the year. After finishing sightseeing you will transfer to your hotel. Day 2: Yatra Preparation and afternoon fly to Nepalgunj, overnight at Hotel. You will pick up from your hotel and afternoon flight to Nepalgunj (1hr) & Transfer to Hotel in Nepalgunj. Day 3: Morning fly to Simikot (3000m) by fixed wing, Fly to Hilsa (3700 m.) by Helicopter then cross the border drive to purang (3800 m.) overnight at Purang Hotel Early morning flight Nepalgunj to Simikot (1hr). Rest for few hours at Simikot. Morning Take Helicopter to Hilsa (20min 12kg weight limit) & wait for other members to arrive at Hilsa (since it is a group visa and everyone have to enter Tibet side in one group) Afternoon 2

3 From Hilsa drive to Purang border to Taklakot and stay at Hotel. We will stay overnight at Simikot or Taklakot depending upon the weather & other situations. Day 4: Purang full day acclimatization. overnight in Purang Hotel Acclimatization day Day 5: Drive to Mansarovar Lake (4500m) & Holy Bath, Puja etc. overnight in Mansarovar Guesthouse After Breakfast drive towards Mansarovar Lake (95 km). On the way you will have to pass the first checkpoint. Then after driving for 70 kms from Taklakot we will reach Rakshas Tal. On the right of Rakshas Tal you will see Gurla Mandhata Parvat & first view of Mount Kailash and Mansarovar lake. Drive from Rakshas Tal to Manasarovar Lake (25 km) Start Parikrama of Manasarovar Lake (90 km 3hr by bus). Take holy dip & perform Puja. Day 6: Drive to Yamadowar and walk to Diraphuk overnight in Diraphuk Guesthouse After Breakfast drive to Darchen (35 km 1 hr) and Yama Dwar (8 km) the starting point for Kora. We will trek to Dirapuk for 14 km. You will visit the North face of Mt. Kailash and touching the feet of Mt. Kailash (Charan Sparsha). Travelers who do not want to trek around (Parikrama) Mt. Kailash can go back to Darchen wait for rest of the group to arrive from Parikrama. Day 7: Walk over Dolma La Pass to Zuthulphuk. overnight in Zuthulphuk Guesthouse After Breakfast trek from Dirapuk to Dolma La Pass (8 km). About 3 kms before reaching Dolma La Pass is steep hill and quite difficult to walk. Also descending from Dolma La Pass is the same for upto 3 km. While descending you can see Gaurikund on the right. After walking for about 2 3 hrs we will reach Phedi. After some rest we will start trek to Zuthulpuk (12 km trek for 6 hours). Day 8: Walk to Mani walls and Drive to Purang overnight in Basic Guesthouse After Breakfast trek 3 hrs we will reach our bus pick up point. Then drive to Purang it takes 3 hrs. Day 9: Drive to Hilsa /Simikot. overnight in hotel After breakfast drive to Hilse/Simikot Day 10: Fly to Simikot - Nepalgunj - Kathmandu. overnight in hotel Fly from Simikot to Nepalgunj (around 1 hr)/ Surkhet and fly back to Kathmandu Day 11: International Departure 3

4 All too soon it s time to bid Nepal farewell and one realizes that we can never be intimate, only acquainted with this amazing adventure Himalaya. Cost Include: Arrival/departure transfers from airport to hotel in Kathmandu and Nepalgunj. 2 Nights decent hotel accommodation in Kathmandu and 1 night in Nepalgunj with all veg. meal Half day sightseeing tour of Kathmandu. Kathmandu/Nepalgunj/Simikot both way air fare. Helicopter from Simikot/Hilsa both way. Accommodation at hotel/guest house during Kailash Yatra full board Veg. meal. A/C coach/ 4W Japanese land cruiser, supporting truck for luggage. Nepali Team leader and supporting team. English speaking Tibetan guide. Chinese visa. Permit fee of Nepali staff & Client. Humla Restriction fee. Free Duffel Bag, day bag and Portable Jacket. Yak for Kailash Parikrama for equipments and kitchen utensils only Gamow bag, oxygen cylinder. All government taxes. Farewell dinner in Kathmandu 4

5 Cost exclude: International Airfare Nepal Visa Fee (USD 40 for 30 Day) Cost for extra night accommodation. Travel Insurance of clients Personal gear & clothing (available on hire) Tipas for staffs Expenses incurred due to mishaps, landslide, strikes, political unrest etc. In such case extra will be charged as per actual Expenses of personal urgent visa fee etc & Services other than specified Anything not specified in the Cost Included section 5